Monroe vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

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Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Puritan American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obi, Obie, Oba

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Popularity Comparison

Monroe Rank #571
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Obadiah more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Obadiah mean?

Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Monroe and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a girl name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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